Sta. Catalina Pakol Festival 2015

Pakol Festival - Sta. Catalina

67th Santa Catalina Annual Town Fiesta 2015 and the Pakol Festival is in full swing. Following the schedule for the week full of celebrations. The festivities will last until April25, 2015.

Town Festival 2015 and the Pakol Festival
Calendar of Activities

Theme: “Panaghiusa: Dalan sa Kalampusan ug Kauswagan” (Unity is the way to Success and Prosperity)

Monday April 20, 2015

7:00AM 2015 Fiesta Opening Invitational Mountain Bike Challenge Leaded by Barangay Poblacion, Sports Office at National Highway & Barangay Roads
6:00PM Invitational Basketball Games Leaded by Sports Committee, Sport Office at Municipal Gymnasium.
6:00PM Fiesta Open Invitational Lawn Tennis Tournament Leaded by Sport Office at Municipal Tennis Court

Tuesday April 21, 2015

8:00AM Banca Race Leaded by MAO, Sports Office at Municipal Boulevard
6:00PM Fiesta Open Invitational Lawn Tennis Tournament leaded by Sports Office at Municipal Tennis Court.
8:00PM Presentation and Talent Night also “Harana sa Santa Catalina 2015” leaded by Pageant Committee, LGU at Municipal Plaza.

Wednesday April 22, 2015

8:00AM Agro Fair leaded by MAO at Municipal Plaza
1:00PM 8th Skills Enhancement Games Leaded By MAO at Municipal Plaza
6:00PM 2015 Fiesta Open Invitational Lawn Tennis Tournament leaded by Sports Office at Municipal Tennis Court.
8:00PM Technical Rehearsals “Hara sa Santa Catalina 2015” leaded by Pageant Committee at Municipal Quadrangle.
8:00PM 2015 Fiesta Open Invitational Boxing Tournament leaded by Barangay Poblacion, Sport Office at Municipal Gymnasium

Thursday April 23, 2015

8:00AM Agro Fair Leaded by MAO at Municipal Plaza.
2:00PM Civic Parade & Float Contest Leaded by LGU, ABC, DepEd, CSO’s at Municipal Streets.
8:00PM Selection and Coronation Night “Hara sa Santa Catalina 2015” leaded by Pageant Committee at Municipal Quadrangle.

Friday April 24, 2015

8:00AM Agro Fair Leaded by MAO at Municipal Plaza.
1:00PM Street Dance Contest “Pakol Festival 2015” Leaded by Pageant Committee at Municipal Streets.
3:00PM Showdown and Field Presentation “Pakol Festival 2015” leaded by Pakol Festival Committee at Municipal Plaza.
8:00PM Senior Citizens and LGU Night leaded by OSCA at Municipal Quadrangle
8:00PM a Night of Seduction with Jennifer Lee Leaded by Office of Board Members Arnulfo A. Teves at Municipal Gymnasium.
12:00MN Fireworks Display Leaded by Engineering Office at Municipal Plaza

Saturday April 25, 2015

4:00AM Diana Leaded by Santa Catalina Parish at Municipal Streets
10:00AM Concelebrated Mass Leaded by Santa Catalina Parish at Catholic Church.
8:00PM Disco Night Leaded by LGU at Municipal Quadrangle.

Happy Fiesta 2015 – Sta. Catalina

Mobile License Renewal and ID Release – PRC

PRC - Professional Regulation Commission

The PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) calls all professionals. The Mobile License Renewal & ID Release will be conducted at Robinsons Place Dumaguete on May 07 & May 08, 2015 from 08:00 am to 05:00pm.

For ID Request, please Pre-Register at PESO Office, 2nd floor Building 2, Public Market, Dumaguete City. For inquiries please call (035) 226 – 3530 or 420 – 9114.

Requirements for License Renewal

Teacher Requirements:

  1. Duly Accomplished form.
  2. 2 pieces Passport sized ID Picture clear, close up, colored, white background, with out eyeglasses in complete name tag (scanned picture are not accepted). Picture must be pasted on the form.
  3. 1 Photo /Xerox copy of recent professional ID card (back to back).
  4. In case of LOST professional ID card which is still current, the applicant shall submit notarized Affidavit of Loss and photocopy of Certificate   of Registration.
  5. In case of DESTROYED professional ID card, the applicant shall surrender the destroyed card.
  6. For married female professionals who will apply for Change of Status (COS), also fill up Petition for Change of Status form and attach original NSO Marriage Contract together with this form.


Various Boards Requirements:

  1. Duly Accomplished form.
  2. 2 pieces Passport sized ID picture: clear, close up, colored, white background, without eyeglasses in complete name tag (scanned pictures are not accepted). Picture must be pasted on the form.
  3. 1 Photo/Xerox copy of recent Professional ID Card (back to back).
  4. In case of LOST professional ID card which is still current, the applicant shall submit notarized Affidavit of Loss and photocopy of Certificate of Registration.
  5. In case of DESTROYED professional ID card, the applicant shall surrender the destroyed card.
  6. For GE, Customs, PEE,REE, Architect, Landscape Architect and Interior Designer Submit Certificate of Membership from Accredited Professional Organization (APO).
  7. For ECE submit valid IECEP ID or Certificate of Membership in Good Standing. Also fill up from for Conversion from ECE to Electronics Engineer.
  8. For married female professionals who will apply for Change of Status (COS), also fill up Petition for Change of Status From and attach original NSO Marriage Contract together with this form.

NOTE: Representatives filling the application and claiming the professional ID in behalf of the professional must present Special Power of Attorney and any valid ID with picture of the professional and representative.

This Mobile License Renewal and ID Release approved by Dumaguete Mayor Manuel T. Sagarbarria

Tinago Fiesta 2015

Barangay Tinago is famous for their celebrations. This years highlight of the Tinago Fiesta 2015 celebrations is next to the Miss Tinago contest surely the Tourism Roadshow organized by the Dumaguete Tourism Office.

Barangay Tinago - Fiesta 2015

Tinago Fiesta 2015 – Schedule of Events

Thursday April 23, 2015
Bisdak Trio w/ Moki, Rey & Jerry

Friday April 2015
Modern Dance & Yes Fm Night

Saturday April 25, 2015
Open Minus-One Singing Contest

Sunday April 26, 2015
Senior Citizens Karaoke & PYAP Night

Monday April 27, 2015
3 Points Shoot Out Games

Tuesday April 28, 2015
Tourism Road Show

Wednesday April 29, 2015
Dos Companeros

Thursday April 30, 2015
Miss Tinago 2015

Friday May 01, 2015
Awarding & Disco

Saturday May 02, 2015
Disco

Happy Tinago Fiesta 2015

La Libertad Pandanyag Festival 2015

La Libertad is celebrating the annual Pandanyag Festival 2015 from April 22 – April 28, 2015. Following the highlights.

Pandanyag Festival 2015 – Schedule of Activities

Pandanyag Festival - La Libertad

Wednesday April 22, 2015

2:00 PM Ms. Teen Candidates Float Parade
3:00 PM Mass @ San Sebastian Parish Church
4:00 PM Opening of Booth & Agri-Display & Presentation of Ms. Teen Candidates
Disco

Thursday April 23, 2015

7:00 PM Cultural Night By DEP.ED. La Libertad District
Balak, Balitaw, Harana Competition

Friday April 24, 2015

8:00 PM Modern Dance Open Competition By LLTVS, Sir Ronald Enoc
Disco


Saturday April 25, 2015

8:00 PM Teen Pop Singing Competition By Mr. Ian Encarnacion

Sunday April 26, 2015

8:00 PM Ballroom Night
8:00PM Silliman University Jazz Band

Monday April 27, 2015

8:00 PM Miss Teen La Libertad (Local Search)
Disco Featuring DJ Macoy

Tuesday April 28, 2015

8:00 AM Traditional Games
9:00 PM Rhapsody by DJ Mark Lester Soliman

Happy Fiesta 2015 – La Libertad

Libod Sayaw Festival 2015 in Bindoy

Libod Sayaw Festival - Bindoy

The annual fiesta and the Libod Sayaw Festival in Bindoy is usually celebrated on April 4. This year it falls together with the Easter weekend. Therefore the Libod Sayaw Festival is moved to April 5. The name means literally “Dancing around” or dancing through the streets.

Events of the Libod Sayaw Festival 2015

Saturday March 28
Presentation Night sponsored by DLANHS and LGU

Sunday March 29
Handuraw back to back with Ka luk a Lyk sponsored by DepEd 1&2

Monday March 30
Battle of the Bands sponsored by LGU/Tourism Unit

Tuesday April 2 Holy Thursday
Friday April 3 Good Friday
Saturday April 4 Black Saturday

Sunday April 5
Libod Sayaw, Civic Parade, Talent Night sponsored by DLANHS and LGU

Monday April 6
Selection and Coronation Night (town Fiesta) sponsored by DLANHS and LGU

Tuesday April 7
Solid Disco and Live Band sponsored by LGU

Wednesday April 8
Morning  Fisher folks Day Boat Paddle Contest, hook & Line Contest, Fluvial Parade, Mud Crab Catching, Beach Volleyball , Sponsored by DA/RARE
Evening  Miss Gay sponsored by DSWD

Thursday April 9
Neon Lights Party  sponsored by Women’s Organization.

Cathedral Church of Saint Catherine de Alexandria Schedule Diocese in Dumaguete 2015

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Cathedral Church of Saint Catherine de Alexandria Schedule Diocese in  Dumaguete 2015

Sunday, March 29, 2015 7:30am Bendita sa Lukay Quezon Park (Blessing on Palm SundayDay)

Monday, March 30, 2015 6:30pm Dalan sa Krus

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00am CHRISM MASS 6:00pm Dalan sa Krus

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 6:00pm Dalan sa Krus 7:00pm Kumpesalan nga Banyan

Thursday, April 2, 2015

6:00am Tenebrae 3:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet, Transfer of the Holy Eucharist
7:00pm Katapusan Panihapon
6:00pm-12:00MD VIRGIL in the Altar of Response

Friday, April 3, 2015
4:00am Dalan sa Krus 7:30am Tenebrae
12:00NN Pito ka Katapusang Pulong ni Hesus
3:00pm Kasaolungan sa Pagpasakit sa atong Ginoo (Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion)
6:00pm Sto. Entierro Procession
9:00pm Soledad Procession

Saturday, April 4, 2015
6:00am Tenebrae 10:00pm Ester Virgil
12:00MN Praise and Wirship

Sunday, April 5, 2015
4:00am Sugat (Blessed Mother Mary at Sto. Niño de Angatan and Risen Christ at PNB area)
4:30am Misa(Sunday Masses Schedule)

For more question and inquiries contact:

Dumaguete Cathedral: 
Tel. (035) 225 – 4649 or 422-7765

Property Tax Payment

The Office of the Treasurer of Dumaguete City announced in a release the Property Tax deadline for the first quarter. It is set for March 31, 2015. For in-time payment a discount of 10% is given.

National Writers Workshop 2015 – Silliman University

National Writers Workshop 2015 at Silliman University is the 54th of its kind and the oldest creative writing program in whole Asia. The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is the only three-week long writers workshop in the country, devoted to helping writers hone their craft in the genres of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and one-act drama.

54th Silliman Writers Workshop

54th Silliman Writers Workshop: Picture Source

Silliman University is now accepting applications for the 54th National Writers Workshop to be held 11—29 May 2015 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village.

The Silliman University Writers Village

Silliman University Writers VillageThe Mary Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village is a gift by Atty. Enrique Sobrepeña Jr. and is named in honor to his wife. The donation for the creation of the Writers Village, located in Camp Lookout, in Bongbong, Valencia, was facilitated by former University President Dr. Quintin S. Doromal. Today, the site is the primary venue for the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, founded by Drs. Edilberto and Edith Tiempo in 1961.

The Writers Village, a project initiated by Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, is part of a long tradition of gifts to the University from the Sobrepeñas, avid patrons who have also helped keep the workshop alive as keen supporters through the years. The Writers Village is now home to writers of all persuasions. Its establishment helps promote the arts and culture at Silliman University and in the Dumaguete and Negros Oriental community.

Entry requirements for the Silliman National Writers Workshop 2014

Each fiction, creative nonfiction, or drama manuscript should not be more than 20 pages, double spaced. We encourage you to stay well below the 20 pages.

Manuscripts should be submitted in five (5) hard copies. They should be computerized in MS Word, double-spaced, on 8.5 x 11 inches bond paper, with approximately one-inch margin on all sides. Please indicate the category (FICTION, CREATIVE NONFICTION, POETRY, or ONE-ACT DRAMA) immediately under the title. The page number must be typed consecutively (e.g., 1 of 30, 2 of 30, and so on) at the center of the bottom margin of each page. The font should be Book Antiqua or Palatino, and the font size should be 12.

The applicant’s real name and address must appear only in the official application form and the certification of originality of works, and must not appear on the manuscripts.

Get further info on the website of Silliman University

Kapaw Festival 2015 in Basay

Kapaw Festival 2015 in Basay

Kapaw Festival - Basa

The annually Kapaw Festival in the municipality of Basay is a week of neverending activities. This years celebrations are held from March 13 to March 18 with the actual Festival on Monday, March 16 with the street dance competition and the Showdown. The search for Miss Basay 2015 is taking place at the municipality Gym on March 17.

Kapaw Festival 2015 – Schedule of Events

Friday March 13, 2015

8:00am Basketball Championship Games at Municipality .Gymnasium

Saturday March 14, 2015

7:00 pm Talent and Presentation Night Municipality .Gymnasium

Sunday March 15, 2015

8:00am Billiard Competition at Billiard Hall Basay Public Market.

8:00am Technical Rehearsal Kapaw Festival Municipality Gymnasium.

6:00pm Minus one Bulilit and Senior Division ,Balak, Balitaw, Pop Dance Competition at Mayor Cañamaque Commercial Complex,

9:00pm Live Band at Mayor Cañamaque Commercial Complex

Monday March 16, 2015

7:00am Fluvial Parade Basay Fish Port

9:00am KAPAW SHOWDOWN at Municipality .Gymnasium

11:00am SUGBA-SUGBA FESTIVAL at Basay Fish Port

2:00pm KAPAW STREET DANCING

7:00pm A night to remember with Jennifer Lee of Viva hot babes at Municipality .Gymnasium

Tuesday March 17, 2015

7:00am TRIATHLON at Basay Fish Port

2:00pm CIVIC PARADE at Municipality Quadrangle to Municipality .Gymnasium

7:00pm Search for Miss Basay 2015 at Municipality .Gymnasium

Wednesday March 18, 2015

10:00am CONCELEBRATED MASS at Roman Catholic Church

7:00pm BIG DISCO Night Municipality .Gymnasium

Happy Fiesta 2015, Basay

Pasayaw Festival 2015 – Schedule of Events

Pasayaw Festival - Canlaon City

The annual Pasayaw Festival 2015 in Canlaon City is held on March, 19. Of course the festivities start already weeks before the actual festival date.

Derived from “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw” or thanksgiving through dance, Canlaon City is the Province’s major producer of rice and vegetables. Pasayaw expresses joy and jubilation for the abundant harvest that gives it reason to dance in the streets. The merrymaking is dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker.

Schedule of Events – Pasayaw Festival 2015

Saturday March 7, 2015

8:00am Table Tennis at City Cultural & Sports Center

5:00pm Basketball Games at City Cultural & Sports Center

9:00pm Ikaw and Sikat Night of the Champions at Children’s Park

Sunday March 8, 2015

8:00am Table Tennis at City Cultural & Sports Center

5:00pm Basketball Games at City Cultural & Sports Center

Tuesday March 10, 2015

5:00am to 5:00pm Start of Novena Masses at Parish Chruch

9:00am Women’s Day at Children’s Park

Wednesday March 11, 2015

9:00am Garden Show Opening Near Pension House Area

Saturday and Sunday March 14, and 15, 2015

8:00am Table Tennis at City Cultural & Sports Center
8:00am  Soccer Football at Philippines National Police(PNP) Ballfield

Saturday March 14, 2015

5:00pm Basketball Games at City Cultural & Sports Center
9:00pm Talent Night of Miss Canla-on Pasayaw 2015 at Children’s Park

Sunday March 15, 2015

8:00am Bikathon at Starting Point Children’s Park
5:00pm Basketball Games City Cultural & Sports Center
9:00pm Ikaw ang Sikat Grand Finals at Children’s Park

Monday March 16, 2015

6:00pm Basketball Games at City Cultural & Sports Center
8:00pm Dep-Ed Nite at Children’s Park

Tuesday March 17, 2015

7:00am Holy Mass at Parish Church
8:00am Grand Parade Starting Point: City Hall Ground
9:30am Post-Parade Program at Pasayaw Ground, Panubigan
11:00am Socio- Cultural Affairs of Barangays at Pasayaw Ground, Panubigan
8:00pm Local Government Unit or LGU Night at Children’s Park

Wednesday March 18, 2015

3:00pm Holy Mass at Parish Church
4:00pm Procession
8:00pm Coronation Night of Miss Canla-on Pasayaw 2015 at City Cultural & Sports Center

Thursday March 19, 2015

5:00am 1st Mass at Parish Church
6:00am 2nd Mass at Parish Church
7:30am 3rd Mass at Parish Church
10:00am Concelebrated Mass at Parish Church
11:30am Baptism at Parish Church
12:00 noon Panag-ambitay sa Pagkaon sa Parokya at Pastoral Center
12:00 noon Pasayaw Mass at City Hall Ground
1:00pm Pasayaw Street Dancing at City Hall Ground Performance Area
2:00pm Pasayaw Showdown at Pasayaw Ground, Panubigan
4:00pm 4th Mass at Parish Church
5:00pm 5th Mass at Parish Church
6:00pm 6th Mass at Parish Church
8:00pm Show- Dance by OSY of 12 Barangays at Children’s Park
9:00pm Fireworks at Children’s Park
Live Band at Children’s Park

See You at the Pasayaw Festival 2015